- English
- Full-time
- Oslo
- Start date: August 2024
What will you learn?
Gain deep insight into the role of finance in the global economy, and the adoption of sustainable technologies and practices in response to the challenges and trends concerning social and environmental issues. The programme will focus on the core economic theories that address sustainability and ESG issues, their macroeconomic aspects, and corporate dimensions. You will acquire an in-depth understanding of how it affects financial management and how financial constraints may limit or support corporate action towards these issues. By using and applying systematic and quantitative tools and methods within finance, you will be equipped to analyse and assess the impact, risks and benefits, of ESG and sustainability in the context of corporate decisions and development. The programme will also address ethical issues that may arise when trying to balance interests of investors, employees, other stakeholders, and society. By being introduced to a variety of relevant and real-world cases, you will be trained and experienced in critical thinking, problem solving and working individually and in teams.
Popular courses covered in this programme
Get introduced to how financial markets, corporations and regulators separately, and collectively, can make the transition to a sustainable economic system possible.
How can firms and organizations assess and disclose their ESG and sustainability footprint and which voluntary or regulatory ESG frameworks (in particular the EU Taxonomy and CRSD) they need to comply to.
This course teaches the fundamentals of corporate and financial risk management and shows how to integrate environmental, sustainability and climate risks into as holistic approach in order to recognize, measure and manage these risks.
How can our understanding of finance and of sustainability and ESG challenges and opportunities help improve decision making to enhance environmental and social performance while creating value for shareholders, and improving the welfare of external stakeholders.
Why choose this programme?
Engaging learning experiences and quality teaching are something we strive to provide, to help you build a solid skill and competency base, making you relevant for the future of work. In the video below, you will get the perspectives of our students, faculty, and the industry to understand the reasons for choosing to study Master of Science in Sustainable Finance at BI.
Why choose MSc in Sustainable Finance?
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Career possibilities
Sustainable finance is an area of competency that is still very new and will increase in importance in the coming years. There is high demand from all sectors of the economy for managerial talent with both strong management and financial skills, and a deep understanding of sustainability and social responsibility issues. A broad range of career opportunities will be open to you, both in Norway and internationally.
Graduates will qualify for a range of positions in different areas across:
- The finance, banking, and insurance industries
- Consulting
- The shipping industry
- Large organisations where finance and sustainability and the circular economy are considered important and relevant
- As analysts, roles in portfolio management, asset management, and risk assessment
Customise your degree
As a master student at BI, you have several exciting opportunities that will contribute to a varied and interesting student life, at the same time as you build relevant competence and gain an advantage in the job market by tailoring your degree.
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Programme Structure
The academic year at BI is divided into two semester, one in the autumn and one in spring. There are exams at the end of each semester. This programme structure provides an overview of which courses you will be taking and when you will be taking them.
1. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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Global Sustainability Issues and Finance
6 ECTS
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Quantitative Methods for Finance
6 ECTS
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Economics for Finance
6 ECTS
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Investments
6 ECTS
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Corporate Finance
6 ECTS
Spring
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Sustainable Finance
6 ECTS
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Research Methodology in Finance
6 ECTS
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Financial Risk Management for ESG, Sustainability and Climate
6 ECTS
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Asset Management
6 ECTS
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Applied Valuation
6 ECTS
2. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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Environment and Sustainable Development
6 ECTS
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Corporate Governance
6 ECTS
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ESG and Sustainability Disclosure, Reporting and Regulation
6 ECTS
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Choose:
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- Specialisation elective
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- Internship
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6 ECTS
- Exchange
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Master thesis
6 ECTS
Spring
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Corporate Value Creation, Sustainability and Social Welfare
6 ECTS
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Master thesis
24 ECTS
Please be aware that the study plan and courses can be subject to change.
AdmissionRequirements
- Admission requirements for all Master of Science programmes
- Programme specific admission requirements for Master of Science in Sustainable Finance
- If you are a current student at BI, log in to the student portal to find specific admission requirements in your education plan
Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March
After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Practical information
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- English
- Full-time
- Credits: 120
- Oslo
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I have extensive expertise in the field of sustainable finance, with a deep understanding of the concepts and practices associated with integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into financial decision-making. My knowledge is grounded in both theoretical frameworks and practical applications within the global economic context.
The article you provided outlines a Master of Science program in Sustainable Finance offered at BI, with a focus on developing interdisciplinary competence and a unique perspective on sustainable finance. Let's break down the key concepts discussed in the article:
Program Overview:
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Objective: Gain deep insight into the role of finance in the global economy, focusing on sustainable technologies and practices in response to social and environmental challenges.
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Focus Areas:
- Core economic theories addressing sustainability and ESG issues.
- Macroeconomic aspects and corporate dimensions of sustainability.
- Understanding how sustainability affects financial management.
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Methodology:
- Use of systematic and quantitative tools within finance for analysis.
- Assessing the impact, risks, and benefits of ESG and sustainability on corporate decisions.
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Ethical Considerations:
- Addressing ethical issues related to balancing interests of investors, employees, stakeholders, and society.
- Training in critical thinking, problem solving, and teamwork through real-world cases.
Popular Courses:
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Transition to Sustainable Economic System:
- Explore how financial markets, corporations, and regulators can contribute to a sustainable economic system.
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ESG and Sustainability Disclosure:
- Learn how organizations can assess and disclose their ESG and sustainability footprint, complying with relevant frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and CRSD.
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Risk Management:
- Fundamentals of corporate and financial risk management, integrating environmental, sustainability, and climate risks.
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Improving Decision Making:
- Understand how the intersection of finance and sustainability can enhance decision-making for improved environmental and social performance.
Why Choose the Program:
- Emphasis on engaging learning experiences and quality teaching.
- Perspectives from students, faculty, and industry in a video presentation.
- Relevant skill and competency development for the future of work.
Career Possibilities:
- High demand for managerial talent with management, financial skills, and deep understanding of sustainability.
- Career opportunities in finance, banking, insurance, consulting, shipping, and large organizations focusing on finance and sustainability.
Customization Options:
- Opportunities for students to tailor their degree for a varied and interesting student life.
- Varied courses throughout the academic year with specific credit allocations.
Admission and Practical Information:
- Overview of the program structure and courses over two years.
- Admission requirements and application deadlines.
This program seems to offer a comprehensive and practical approach to sustainable finance, preparing graduates for diverse career opportunities in an evolving global landscape. If you have specific questions or if there's anything else you'd like to explore within this topic, feel free to ask.
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